Newsletter October 2015

NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 8 2015

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WELCOME

President Peter Pritchard welcomed 62 members and partners to our meeting in regional Victoria at BALLARAT at the George Hotel 27 Lydiard St North Ballarat. The local Ballarat members in attendance were Leigh Davis, Peter Harney, David Kay, Mike Cooper for his first meeting after 17 years of membership, Barry and Shirley Reid and Kevin and Lois Schmidt while Clive and Faye Hewett came from Warrnambool to join us. Members not seen for some time included Clive Bayley, Rino Frigo, Teresa Goldsborough , Darrell Hodges, first timer Carol Jukes, Bob Lamb, first timer Joe Maggiori, first timer Rocky Manuel , Colin McNamara, Glynn Parry-Jones back from overseas, first timer Bob Salpietro, Rose Virgona , Jill Ward and David Woods.

Photos taken at the luncheon by John Brown will be posted on our Website and Facebook pages.

APOLOGIES

Graham Ainscough, Noel Beanland , Diane Carew, Robin Cates, Don Davy, Michael Devlin, John Duke, Col Edwards, Norris Gale, Ray Gill , Stan Halbish, Roy Harper, Frank Hatfield, Elaine Haw, John Hawkins, Bernadette and Wayne Hulbert, Don Jeffrey ,Sandra Joseph, Graeme King, Harry Loucas, Gary Mason, Kevin O’Neill, Terry Parks, Ken Pattison ,Neville Pearson ,Ron Phillips,Graeme Randall, Don Ranyard, Bill Robinson, Bruce Sanderson, Geoffrey Sandow, Jurgen Schnabl, David Schunke, John Vanselow, Eamon Veaney, Anne Wee, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins,

NEW MEMBERS

Farnell Helen 30 years ANZ

Wright M.L. (Max) 42 years ANZ

We welcome Helen and Max to ANZROC and look forward to welcoming them at one of our meetings.

BEREAVEMENTS

Schubert D.G. (Don) 70 years 21/9/2015

Frank Spencer attended the funeral service and reported that at the funeral, John Ries spoke about Don and his time in the Bank. Some of ANZROC people at the funeral that knew Don over many years from early days in the lending/corporate areas of the Bank were Maurie McGrath, John Maguire, Richard Harding, Ian Roberts, Peter Treleaven, Emilio Moreno & Peter Smith but Frank felt that there may have been more ANZROC members in the crowd. When Don came to work in the city from Bendigo in early 1970, he started in the State Lending area which in those days was at 351 Collins Street. Over Don’s career thereafter he spent almost all his time up and down Collins Street except for a period in Fiji. Don was a top lender and his skill was just common sense. He often answered questions about lending money simply as “Would you still lend the money if it was your own and not the Banks”. Frank did prepare some comments about Don to assist John Ries at the funeral. Suffice to say from Frank that Don was his closest friend, despite being a hopeless Collingwood supporter.....

Sandra Street said that Schuby (as he was known) was a great boss and a good friend to everyone at Royal Bank Branch, Advances/Securities Department in the '70s. Those who were there will remember a man of common sense and good humour - who could forget the card games in the lunch room during that time. Deepest condolences to his family.

Smyth K.M.(Kevin) 84 years 16/9/2015

ANZROC members Lawrie Foord and Keith Higgs attended the funeral service. They met Kevin when they worked together in 388 Collins Street and 304 Collins Street branches many years ago and remained firm friends until Kevin’s passing. The three often attended ANZROC functions and social gatherings together before Kevin became indisposed.

Members and partners at Ballarat stood in remembrance of Don and Kevin and our thoughts are with the families and friends of Don and Kevin.

WELFARE

Edward Knight

Jennifer Knight, daughter of Edward who is now in a nursing home is seeking details of her father’s career in the bank as she is preparing a family history of Edward’s career and with no records available from ANZ or ANZROC she will be depending on members feedback......if you can recall times with Edward in ANZ or have knowledge of his career Jennifer would welcome your comments and can be contacted on her email Jennifer Alicia [This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.].

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during October 2015

and we pass on Congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Graeme Baldwin (84),

David Begg (86), Fred Campbell (83), Harry Carrodus (87), Ray Dedlefs (85), Len Donohue

(82), Ian Fulton (81), Ken Howell (88), Max McKoy (92), Ian McRobinson (80), John

Moorhouse (90), Jim Nicolson (87), Des Rittman (86), Neil Robinson (80), Wayne

Routledge (80), Thomas Taylor (88), Bill Walker (80), Mike Whitmore (86), Eric Williams (95).

INTEREST RATES

From 1/10/2015

Less than $20,000 1.31%

Greater than $20,000 1.68%

ANNOUNCEMENT: ANZ Staff Banking Home Loan Offer: ANZ Standard Variable Loans

Recently Staff Banking announced a new offer of a 1% p.a. discount off the advertised Standard Variable rates for eligible home loans and residential investment loans, available for new and existing eligible loans.

Loans eligible to apply for 1% p.a. off the advertised ANZ Standard Variable rates are:

* ANZ Standard Variable Home Loan or Residential Investment Loan

* ANZ Residential Land Loan or Residential Investment Land Loan

* ANZ Standard Variable Home Loan in a Company Name or Variable Residential Investment Loan in a Company Name

* Equity Manager accounts (EMA)

Offer is not available for Simplicity PLUS loans or new lending originating through a broker.

I have an existing eligible home loan, am I eligible for the new benefit?

Yes, eligible Retired Officers with existing loans can apply for this new benefit.

Where possible, ANZ has tried to identify Retired Officers with existing loans that are eligible for this new offer and apply the new benefit. Retired Officers have been sent a letter in the mail notifying them that ANZ has adjusted the interest margin discount on their loan account.

To check your current home loan details, including the interest rate, refer to transaction details on your most recent Loan Statement, or log on to Internet Banking, click on your home loan, and select the ‘account details’ tab where you can review:

* product type;

* interest rate indicator;

* applicable interest rate p.a.

Note: The interest rate shown in the applicable interest rate field includes your discount. E.g. If the advertised Variable Rate for your home loan type is 5.38% p.a. and your rate in the applicable interest rate field is 4.38% p.a. then a 1% p.a. discount has been applied. Check ANZ.com for current interest rates.

How do I apply for this offer?

If you are considering taking out new lending, or you have an existing eligible ANZ Home Loan and have not received the 1% p.a. discount off the advertised Standard Variable rates email details through to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 1800 454 688.

Thank you for being part of the ANZ team.

ANZROC MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions for ANZROC membership for 2015/2016 are now due .

The separate advice for renewal of subscriptions follows and you will note that the subscriptions remain at $20.00 for Metropolitan members and $10.00 for Country and Interstate members.

Honorary Members please note: – you do not need to pay any subscription

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ANZROC SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FORM

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB (VIC)

Subscriptions are due and payable to ANZROC Vic and can be posted by cheque to John Brown,

PO Box 4056, Burwood East, Vic 3151, (phone No. 9802 1810 )

Or paid directly into the ANZROC account details of which are:

ACCOUNT NAME: ANZ BANKING GROUP RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (Victoria)

BSB: 013 350

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3064 51947

(Please make sure your name is included in the payment information)

The Annual Subscription is $20.00 for Metropolitan Members and for Country and Interstate Members the Annual Subscription is $10.00 and should reach John Brown prior to 31st October 2015

HONORARY MEMBERS – NIL

……………………………………………………………… $…………..

(Name of member) Amount enclosed/ or Amount paid to ANZROC account electronically

(Delete whichever category not applicable)

Phone number…………………………………………………

e-mail address…………………………………………………

PRESIDENTS’ PEN

Our Banking History… events of the past 180 years.

Fiji and Papua and New Guinea.

The Union Bank had a long history in the pacific, establishing a presence in Fiji in 1880 and Papua in 1910.

* 1880 The Union Bank of Australia opens a branch in Fiji at Levuka, the old capital, later in 1883 establishes a branch in Suva; the newly declared capital of Fiji. In 1895 the Levuka office closes and in 1895 the Suva office also closes. The Bank does not again operate in Fiji until April 1951 when it re-registers the Bank in Fiji and opens an office in Suva. A second office is opened in December 1954 at Lautoka. During the past few decades ANZ acquired the Fiji operations of Barclays Bank (1985), Bank of New Zealand (1990) and Bank of Hawaii (2002).Today the Bank has 18 branches and 80 ATMs and also provides a rural banking service to over 471 communities and schools.

* 1910 The Union Bank of Australia first opened a branch in Papua in the capital Port Moresby. By 1955 the merged ANZ Bank had branches at Port Moresby and Rabaul. In 1976 Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) Limited ("ANZ Papua New Guinea") was established, following the granting of self-government to to Papua New Guinea. Today the Bank has 14 branches and 40 ATMs in the country.

Next Month we will look at Women in Banking

LETTERS

Graeme Ainscough writes to thank Kathy Trace for the wishes received for his birthday. Graeme and wife June are very enthusiastic North Melbourne AFL supporters attending whenever possible and have had a great season this year .They have both had health problems with resultant surgery but their recovery rehabilitation programs are

progressing satisfactorily. Graeme marvels at some of the Honorary members he knows or worked with over the years such as Rick Dickson, Frank Edwards, John Glasson, June Hoskin, Mike Kennedy, Ken Lee, Doug Long, Reg Nicolson and Peter O’Dwyer.

Henry Barker emailed his thanks for the ANZROC kind wishes on his 86th birthday, received on the correct day as usual. Both Henry and his wife are still well and active. They recently sold their house in East Doncaster and moved to a new place in Lilydale where they are looking forward to the change. Henry purchased his first block of land in 1954 and built and got married in 1957, 58 years of marriage, 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, so he is leaving a small footprint on the planet. Henry has traced the family timeline back to 1442 in the time of King Edward the 6th. Anglo-Saxon all the way. He is still active in Pistol shooting at a competitive level, (Well at a lower level than in the past but still front up at the firing line.)

He appreciates the newsletter and is pleased to see so many of past officers are around and active in many ways. Many fine memories of the early days

Peter Bearsley emailed his thanks for the ANZROC newsletters - always great to see the snippets of former colleagues. Once again, sincere thanks to Kathy Trace and the team for the birthday greetings - right on the day, of course - brilliant. It’s good to have passed on the baton of Rotary presidency - a valuable experience while it lasted - and Peter and wife Catherine subsequently treated themselves to a few days in Darwin and a highly recommendable 10-day Darwin-Broome Kimberley Cruise on the Oceanic Discoverer. In total, after 5 days in Broome, nearly 3 weeks of virtually cloudless 34C days while Melbourne shivered.

Geoff Burton emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace and committee for the birthday card he received spot on the due date. Geoff has just returned to Wodonga from a delightful 6 weeks in beautiful Queensland weather. The monthly newsletter is excellent, and gives members the chance to catch up on the news of many former work mates.

Muriel Drummond wrote to thank the Committee and Kathy Trace for the recent birthday greetings which she greatly appreciated. Muriel always enjoys catching up with the news of old friends in the monthly newsletter and finds the snippets of Banking History are a great addition. It is fascinating to learn of our “pioneers”.

Barbara Gardiner passed on her thanks to Kathy Trace for organising the ANZROC birthday greetings to arrive almost on her birthday (it fell on a weekend!) . It's always nice to be remembered and to hear of the whereabouts of former workmates. Barbara is still travelling, still involved with U3A and enjoying life.

Bruce Gay emailed to thank Kathy Trace and the committee for his Birthday best wishes. Bruce and wife Jean have just returned from a trip to New York, Canada, Alaska with a week in Hawaii. Their trip in Alaska was a cruise on the MS Volendam and it was an experience they will never forget.

Val Goldsworthy advised that she attended the 100th birthday party for Jean Lenton from Ashburton in September 2015. Jean was the widow of the late Ken Lenton who was Personnel Manager (Vic) of ES&A Bank when the merger with ANZ took place in 1970.Val found Ken a kind thoughtful and approachable man. Jean was a paid up member of the Camberwell Historical Society and met Val often at their meetings. Val with ANZROC members Ken Stapleton and John White enjoyed the 100th birthday celebrations and if any members want to get in touch with Jean then contact Val on 98821544.

John Hawkins reported that with wife Helen they have just returned from WA that was a great trip the wild flowers and Margaret River Wines . If anyone goes to WA they must visit the ANZAC Memorial at Albany, a most moving experience. John and Helen are now packing to go to India for a 15 day coach tour which should be fun riding elephants and visiting Tiger Farms but they are not sure about walking with them .They will also be staying at some of the old Palaces.

Jack Helisma emailed to thank the Committee and members for the best wishes conveyed by Kathy Trace for his milestone 80th birthday. Jack and wife Robin celebrated in the seven weeks

preceding his birthday, touring Estonia for three weeks and Scotland for four weeks. The visit to the Island of Hiiumaa off Estonia’s mainland was particularly emotional as they stayed in the newly renovated cottage where Jack’s father had been born and Jack had slept as a two and a half year old before the family migrated to Australia in 1938. Three months after their departure Hitler closed the borders. They were given a great welcome and joined in the celebrations with 83 direct generation relatives from his father’s side. Unfortunately the final week in Scotland was not ideal with Jack spending the last six days in hospital at Inverness having developed a serious blood infection. With mobility and general health deteriorating their overseas touring may have finished and Jack and Robin feel privileged to reflect on the many trips undertaken during the Bank career and since.

Graham Holt emailed his thanks onto Kathy Trace for her card which arrived spot on the day. Graham looks forward to reading the monthly Newsletter which invariably has a number of items of interest. The latest edition brought back great memories with the mention of Gerry McPherson being awarded the French Legion of Honour .Over 60 years ago Graham played junior cricket at Essendon on Saturday mornings and after lunch would sit in the Showers Pavilion with a few mates and watch the seniors play. Gerry was a star player with Essendon first eleven for many years. He always looks forward to catching up with Gerry and Fay at the December lunch. Another name from the past last month was Peter O’Dwyer who Graham worked together with Col Edwards and Bill Walker at Newmarket Branch where every now and again a herd of cattle would escape when being moved from the railway yards to the sale yards and before you knew it cattle dogs, drovers with stockwhips on horseback would be everywhere and traffic would come to a stop in Racecourse Road for half an hour or so. Sometimes the odd steer would manage to get into one of the retail shops; they were great memories. Congratulations to John and Lois Vanselow on becoming great grandparents, John introduced Graham to Carole in 1962 and they celebrated their 51st. wedding anniversary this year. Sad to note the passing of Dick Hellard, he was a great bloke. Dick played football for the De LaSalle Old Boys and later on was an umpire in the VAFA for many years. Graham told him some years later that he always felt Dick gave ANZ team a better go than his old school on the occasions he umpired matches where they played ANZ. Graham and Carole’s youngest grandson Xavier turns three in late September and is a ball of muscle, it’s now 18 months since he had a liver transplant and whilst he needs constant monitoring he lives life like any other youngster. Graham recommends to everyone that lives can be changed forever by the wonderful gift of organ donation.

Bernadette and Wayne Hulbert cannot make the October meeting as they will be hitching up the camper and heading to Queensland.

Doug Imrie emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday wishes and said he will catch up with colleagues and friends at the Christmas lunch.

Bruce Kells emailed his thanks to the President, Committee, and members of the ANZ Retired Officers Club (Vic), and of course Kathy Trace for the on time card for his recent birthday. Unfortunately Thursday does not fit into his schedule to allow him to attend most meetings, but Bruce hopes to catch up with members at the Christmas function.

Ken Lee emailed that the very ‘newsy’ September edition number of items that made him ask “where have the years gone?’ August saw Ken reach an age that he never thought would be possible and to receive the annual birthday greetings, on time, as usual, requires Ken to thank Kathy and the team for their continuing efforts on our behalves. After 60 years, July 1955 to now, September 2015, Ken has taken the decision to hand over many of the roles in lawn bowls to some of his younger colleagues. Having set up the Northern Gateway Bowls region it is time. But, as is said, ‘you wouldn’t do it if you did not enjoy’. He noted in the notes that John and Lois Vanselow have become great grandparents, coincidentally, so did Ken on the birthday of his late wife, the 2nd June.

Maria Malicse emailed to say thanks so much for the birthday card (and the kind wishes) that arrived on time (as always). Maria is feeling blessed....however, Maria and her family are still feeling the loss of her mother who passed away in August in the Philippines.

Dick Milnthorpe emailed his thanks for remembering his Birthday; they seem to come around more quickly these days. Dick sent a photo enjoying the sun in England with a G&T in hand and sends his greetings to his many old friends in Oz - it's a hard life but someone has to do it! Eamon has posted the photo on the web site.

Jill Paterson emailed her thanks to our ever reliable Kathy for her absolutely amazing memory and excellent filing system which makes us ex Scotties/ANZ-ers quite envious. Jill is still involved with the Liberals and has been letter boxing and helping to save the No. 8 Toorak tram. Also her South Yarra Liberals are opposing that new public holiday Daniel Andrews created before AFL Grand Final. When needed, she helps the very active Southern Metropolitan Member, David Davis MP which allows Jill to put her former ‘Bank skills’ to good use.

She is also learning Spanish.

Alan Pearce and wife Kerry have only arrived home from a visit to Africa and found a Birthday Greetings Card waiting to be opened, no doubt arriving on time for Alan’s 80th birthday. Kathy Trace does a tremendous job to get the birthday cards out on time each year and she must be congratulated for her efforts. The birthday greetings from ANZROC are indeed welcome and appreciated by all. This year Alan was fortunate to be able to celebrate the occasion at the Royal Livingstone Hotel at Victoria Falls in Zambia, with wife Kerry and the fellow members of a private safari, arranged and led by their travel agent, with whom they have a long-standing association of nearly 25 years. The program commenced at a private concession in Kruger National Park, South Africa, then flying on to Victoria Falls, and then by road to Chobe in Botswana, moving on to Moremi Crossing, and later to Pom Pom Camp, also in Botswana. All of the sites in Botswana are part of the Okavango Delta, a huge flood plain comprising some 11,700 square kilometres, and a true wilderness experience. This was their first time in Africa, and it was a most memorable experience with several hundred photographs being taken during the trip.

Mary Ryan wrote to thank Kathy Trace for her birthday greetings. Mary had a lovely day with her family, brother John Phelan, sister in law Anne and two nephews with their families. The birthdays are coming a little too fast these days.

Frank Spencer emailed to say that he reads the monthly newsletter with great interest and enjoys catching up with the news. However, having been retired from the ANZ for 15 years after 41 years service with the Bank he has never written any letters but the last newsletter specifically brought some memories back of the past. There was an article about Neville Elvish and Neville Pearson with reference to their days with the ANZ Football Club. At the time they were talking about, Neville Elvish was Coach and Neville Pearson played at full back. Frank played at centre half back and naturally had a close working relationship with the full back. They were enjoyable times with Neville E being a great coach. Frank has very fond memories of both Neville’s. On another matter, Frank was one of the many ANZ people that attended Don Schubert’s funeral. Don was a great person and a longstanding personal friend. He will be sadly missed. John Maguire and Frank had lunch with Don and his brother (Bob) only 2 days before he passed away. Memories will be treasured.

John Sudholz emailed his many thanks to Kathy and the Club for the birthday wishes - on time as always. Celebrations were quiet but family centred this year as John continued rehab after hip joint replacement surgery on 8 September. Thankfully all is going well so far but no golf for some weeks yet! Glad John and wife Noelene were able to enjoy two APT tours earlier in the year - India and Sri Lanka in January and China in May. Despite some discomfort with the hip in China, he managed to climb part of the Great Wall. Stunning!

Eamon Veaney and Anne Wee emailed their thanks to Kathy for the birthday cards for Anne Wee and Eamon. Anne celebrated her 60th with family and friends in style at a great Chinese restaurant Manmo at the World Trade Centre. Eamon’s was less exotic but they had a good lunch on Turnbull Stakes Day at the Railway Club Hotel in Port Melbourne. Eamon and Anne were pleased that Anne's sisters were able to make it over from Kuching Malaysia to be with them for the celebrations.

AND Kerry Dark, Mike Devlin, Barry Kennedy, Des Kidd, David Knuckey, Bruce Mathrick, Kevin May, John Vigus, Julie Wilkins,

ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

ANZ STAFF CLUB RETIRED OFFICERS ACCESS TO 833 ANZ STAFF CLUB SHOP

The Reception Centre Concierge at ANZ 833 Collins Street advised that due to a change in the security requirements if a retired ANZ staff member who is still a Staff Club Member is wanting to visit the Staff Club at 833 Collins Street, they can as long as they are Pre Registered and then escorted up by the Manager or another member of the ANZ Staff Club. For details of the pre registration process contact Brendan Cassidy, Retail Coordinator, ANZ Staff Club Australia ANZ Centre, Level 4, 833 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.anzstaffclub.org.au

CATHERINE THE GREAT EXHIBITION SHOWING UNTIL NOVEMBER 8 AT NATIONAL GALLERY OF VIC (NGV) - INTERNATIONAL STKILDA ROAD

Any members interested in a tour of the exhibition can let Wolf Damschitz know on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If a group of 10 or more up to a maximum of 25 are available then Wolf can organise a tour. Booked Group Tours are for community, corporate and special interest groups. Guided tours are conducted on weekdays. They are 45 minutes in duration and should be booked two weeks in advance. There are costs for admittance.

MANSFIELD TRIP 2016

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB GETAWAY 22th/24th FEBRUARY 2016

The annual get together once again is Alzburg Resort 39 Malcolm St Mansfield and booking will be made for 2 Nights Mon 22 Feb & Tue 23 Feb 2016.Full details will be in the November and December newsletters but if you require further information contact Kevin Mitchell on 9807.6201 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

ANZROC GOLF DAY –Friday 27th November 2015

Rosebud Country Club - 207 Boneo Road, Rosebud 3939

Men’s & Ladies’ Stableford Competitions for members of ANZROC and their partners.

Rosebud Country club is approximately one hour’s easy drive from the City or Eastern suburbs via the Monash, Eastlink and Peninsula Link freeways and is located at the end of the Mornington Peninsula freeway.

The course we have been allocated for the day is the premier North Course, the same as last year. Visit www.rosebudcountryclub.com.au for course layout, dress regulations, etc.

We have tried to hold the cost at last year’s, however the club has new caterers (who are excellent) which has resulted in a $5-00 increase.

Players without a current Registered or Social Club handicap are most welcome and will be given a handicap for the day. Once again, we are particularly keen to see a good roll-up of lady players.

Entry Fee - $70.00 per person (Members of Rosebud Country Club & Reciprocal Members - $35.00)

(Covers Green Fees, Trophies and a table-served barbecued lunch with wine included) - Drinks available at normal Club bar prices. Lunch Only - $30 per person. Motorised Cart Hire - $25.00 payable at pro shop.

Entries close - Thursday 19th November.

Hit-off from 8.30am on tees one and ten (Arrive by 8.00 am to get card & draw).

Clubhouse is open for breakfast from 7-00am.

On-course Accommodation available at The Fairways Resort Motel. Telephone number 5950 2111

Dinner is available seven nights a week in the club’s restaurant. Enquiries to – Huck Bourke 0411 237 569. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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ANZROC Rosebud Country Club Golf Day– Friday 27.... November. Entries Close – 19thNovember.

ENTRY FORM (Option to email details and direct credit ANZROC account available – see below)

Your Contact details: Name………………….Email……………………………..Phone……………..

Entries

Name…………………………….Hcp……… Name…………………….…………Hcp………….

Total number of entries. …….…@ $70.00 ($35.00 for Rosebud & Reciprocal Members) = $…………...

Meal only (non-playing partners)............ @$30.00 = $__________

Total $__________

Mail entry form and cheque payable to ANZROC to:

Huck Bourke

32 Grandview Terrace,

Mount Martha 3934

OR

EMAIL names and handicaps of players and those non golfers who require a meal only to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and make electronic payment direct to:

ANZROC Bank Account 013350 306451947

(Please make sure your name is included in the payment information)

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CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON – THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER 2015……………BOOK NOW

VENUE – THE PAVILION VICTORIAN ARTS CENTRE, ST KILDA ROAD, MELBOURNE

The Club will again hold the Annual Christmas Luncheon thanks to ANZ Group making this excellent venue available and subsidising the cost of the luncheon. Graham Hodges Deputy CEO will respond to the toast to ANZ to be given by Doug Watson. A number of Senior Executives will also be attending.

The cost to members of the function is $30.00. Cut off date for acceptances this year will be Friday 27th November 2015.

Again this year we will arrange for ALL members to be allocated a table.

If you wish to host a table of ten, you will need to nominate a table host and ensure that others in your group record the host name on the “acceptance slip” or email below.

If you do not wish to host a table, but would like to sit with your colleagues please specify who you would like to have on your table and we will ensure that your requirement is met.

If you do not nominate a preference, we will allocate you to a table with comparable colleagues.

Bookings:

If you wish to attend, host a table or join a table, don’t forget to send the “acceptance slip” or email advice to Wolf Damschitz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Members are encouraged to make payments electronically to ANZROC BSB 013 350 Account Number 3064 51947. Please include your name and initial in the “Payee information” so that we can correctly record your payment.

For those who wish to make payment by cheque, they can be made out to ANZROC and sent to the Secretary,54 Rathmines Road, Hawthorn, 3123. Please include the “acceptance slip”.

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ACCEPTANCE SLIP

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON. THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER 2015

Name of member………………………………………………………………………

Cost of Luncheon: $30.00

Amount Enclosed /or Amount paid to ANZROC account. (Delete category not applicable)

I will be hosting a table Y/N. I wish to be on a table with………………….or allocate me to a table.

Return this slip to Wolf Damschitz 54 Rathmines Road Hawthorn, 3123 by 27/11/2015

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NEXT MEETING NOVEMBER 12th 2015 at MEETING IN MELBOURNE ROOM ON 34TH FLOOR ANZ 100 QUEEN STREET at 12 NOON for the ANZROC Annual General; Meeting and Neville Pearson will be our guest speaker for the day….

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP

RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (VIC)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PACK.

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OFFICE BEARERS AND COMMITTEE: 2014-2015

President Peter Pritchard

Immediate Past President John McPhee

Senior Vice President Eamon Veaney

Vice President Glyn Parry-Jones

Noel Beanland

Secretary Wolf Damschitz

Newsletter Editor/Assistant Secretary Ron Adams

Honorary Treasurer John Brown

Committee George Cooper, Ken Crawford, Elaine Haw, Don Jeffrey, Con La Fauci, Carl Garley, Gary Mason, Kevin Mitchell, Joan Nathan, Neville Pearson, Kathy Trace.

Records Officer Debbie Jerkovic

Auditor Alan Forrest

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the 41st Annual General Meeting of the ANZ Banking Group Retired Officers’ Club (Vic) will be held in the Melbourne Room, 34th Floor 100 Queen Street, Melbourne on Thursday 12th November 2015 at 12.00pm

AGENDA

1. Present and confirm the Minutes of 40th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 13th November 2014

2. Presentation of President’s Report 2014/2015

3. Receive and adopt Annual Financial Report and Statement for the year to 30th September 2015

4. In terms of the Constitution Clause 4 Subscription: It is proposed by John Brown (Treasurer) and seconded by Wolf Damschitz (Secretary) that “the subscription for the year from 1st October 2015 be maintained at $20.00 per year for Metropolitan members and $10.00 for Country and Interstate members.

5. In terms of the Constitution Clause 3 Membership :it is proposed by Ron Adams (Assistant Secretary) and seconded by Kathy Trace (Past President) that Con La Fauci be elected as a Life Member after serving 10 years on the ANZROC committee.

6. All Positions declared vacant. Election of Office Bearers and Committee for year 2015-2016

7. Appointment of Auditor

8. Incoming President to address the meeting

9. General Business and Closure.

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All nominations for Office Bearers and Committee, on the attached printed form should be forwarded to the Secretary by Monday 9th November 2015

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NOMINATION FOR OFFICE BEARER – ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (VIC) 2015-2016

We …………………………………………….. ………………………………………….

(Print full name) (Signature)

and ……………………………………………… …………………………………………..

(Print full name) (Signature)

being financial members of ANZROC (Vic) hereby nominate

……………………………………for the office of …………………………Or Committeeman

I accept the nomination …………………………………………………………… (Signature)

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If you intend to come to this meeting will you let Ron Adams know by Phone 98210444 /0408136100 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail on the attached acceptance notice to Ron Adams PO Box 579, Malvern, 3144 by Friday 6th November 2015 to meet ANZ catering requirements and so that a list of attendees can be provided to the ANZ Reception Desk.

A reminder that the luncheon fee of $10.00 will be collected at the door to partially cover the cost of catering

Ron Adams

Newsletter Editor.

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ACCEPTANCE THURSDAY LUNCHEON 12th NOVEMBER 2015 FROM 12 NOON MELBOURNE ROOM 34TH FLOOR ANZ HEAD OFFICE 100 QUEEN STREET

To RON ADAMS

PO BOX 579, MALVERN, VIC 3144 Phone 9821 0444 / 0408136100 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

I/we will be attending the Luncheon function

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